This purpose is to provide guidance to Department staff and information to the public regarding use of lands managed by the Department for specific activities, and to comply with similar existing laws and rules. The effect will improve ...

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Division of Forestry

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
5I-4.002: Purpose and Definitions
5I-4.006: Recreational Activities and Facilities
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This purpose is to provide guidance to Department staff and information to the public regarding use of lands managed by the Department for specific activities, and to comply with similar existing laws and rules. The effect will improve administration and provide guidance for public use.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Revision to the existing Administrative Rule Chapter 5I-4, F.A.C., regarding the rules governing the management of Babcock Ranch Reserve will be contained in FWC Rule 68A-15.006, F.A.C.; current effective date for scheduled fees administered by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, and rules allowing possession of a valid Concealed Weapon on managed lands.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 589.011(4), 589.071, 589.12 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 589.011(4), 589.071 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: John Waldron, Forest Recreation Coordinator, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, 3125 Conner Blvd, C-25, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650, [phone]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.